My resources were completely depleted

I don’t think Lizze ever fell asleep last night. Maybe I let her sleep too long yesterday afternoon but she needed the rest.

I just woke up and my back is feeling a little better and my stress level has come back down a bit.

There aren’t any plans that I’m aware of today but as long as Lizze is doing okay, I’m going to sneak out and go walking, because I’m doing really good this month. I’ve gone 17 times in the last 16 days. If I keep this pace up through the end of the month, I will have walked 80 miles in the month of September.

That’s truly an awesome accomplishment for me.

Anyway, aside from that, I need to grab a few things for this weeks school lunches and that’s pretty much it.

Maybe we’ll do something later on. I don’t know. It’s a beautiful day and hopefully we’ll somehow be able to take advantage of it today.

Elliott’s still sleeping and I haven’t talked to Gavin yet. Gavin went to bed with his knee hurting pretty bad and I’m not yet aware of how he’s doing this morning. Hopefully, he’s feeling better.

I talked last night about feeling my depression creeping in because I was so worn down and couldn’t fight it off. Thankfully, I feel like I’ve replenished some of my depleted resources overnight and I’m doing okay for now. Walking will help to bolster my defenses even more, so it’s really important that I get on that ASAP.

Take a second and answer today’s Autism Parenting poll

Would you support a cure for Autism?

Yes

No

Depends on what that cure is.

No but i would support a cure for neurotypical stupidity and ignorance.

No. I would, however, want alleviation of the challenges associated with my autism (such as social challenges, meltdowns, and self injurious behavior), but I would never want to re-wire my brain to erase who I fundamentally am. I do, however, respect the autistics and parents who DO want a cure.

You’re doing great! You are walking for your health and keeping it up.

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How challenging is it to raise a child with Autism?

In the beginning, I'd say a 9 or a 10. It gets easier as he gets older.

It has its ups and downs, depending on my ability.

Get's harder when they reach adulthood

It's just different. Sometimes it goes up when I am able to supply the transitions/executive functioning needed. Other times it is more challenging because either I have less resources or she is being challenged more.